Children In Need raises more than £45.5 million after live show The star-studded programme raised money for the charity’s causes across the UK The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
Children in Need viewers left ‘sobbing’ as McFly star sings with his son during moving performance McFly’s Tom Fletcher and his son Buzz delivered an emotional performance during this year's Children In Need. The father and son duo sang 'Thread Of Hope' with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra on Friday night. Tom Fletcher specifically wrote the song for 'Pudsey and the Thread of Hope', a new CBeebies… The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
Children in Need returns with EastEnders and Gladiators sketches and live music McFly’s Tom Fletcher and Eurovision entrants Remember Monday are amongst this year’s live acts The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
Sudan's worsening situation leaves 2 out of every 3 people in need of aid, UN official says U.N. humanitarian affairs and relief head Tom Fletcher has told The Associated Press that the situation is getting “horrific for civilians” in Sudan The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
First look at Paddington The Musical ahead of its West End opening Paddington The Musical, which opened on Saturday, follows the bear after he arrives in London The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025
Big belly, wavy fur and a nose for trouble: we exclusively reveal the new-look Paddington It’s been the biggest secret in theatre: what will the marmalade-loving, hyper-polite Peruvian look like in Paddington the Musical? As the curtain rises, we speak to the new bear’s creator, a veteran of Star Wars and PG Tips ads The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2025
UN leaders condemn ‘horrifying’ mass killings in Sudan Emergency security council session criticises killings of civilians in El Fasher and external supply of arms to RSF The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025
‘People aren’t ready for it’: How Paddington the Musical took the world’s favourite bear and put him on stage INTERVIEW: As Peru’s most famous ex-pat gets given a theatrical makeover, Helen Coffey sits down with scriptwriter Jessica Swale and McFly frontman and musical maestro Tom Fletcher to get the inside scoop on the five-year journey that led to Paddington’s West End debut The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2025
UN Aid Chief Foresees 'Massive Job' Ahead On Tour Of Ruined Gaza The United Nations' aid chief took stock of the monumental task of restoring basic necessities in the devastated Gaza Strip on Saturday, and Israel received the remains of another October 7 hostage as a ceasefire entered its second week. International Business Times · Oct 18, 2025
The Latest: Israel identifies remains of 2 more hostages Israel’s National Institute of Forensic Medicine has identified the remains of two more hostages returned from Gaza, as officials and families warned Hamas to hand over the bodies of those still held The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2025
Israel and Hamas trade accusations as tensions rise over hostages’ remains Militant group says it needs specialist equipment to recover bodies as Netanyahu says fight ‘is not over yet’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025
Israelis and Palestinians celebrate as truce brings hope of ‘era of peace’ UN warns Gaza still needs ‘lifesaving aid’ as world leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss 20-point proposal The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025
US to send 200 troops to Israel to support and monitor ceasefire deal, reports say Officials say US to establish center in Israel to help flow of humanitarian aid and logistical and security aid The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2025
UN is ready to surge aid into Gaza and waiting for green light from Israel after deal The United Nations says 170,000 metric tons of food, medicine and other humanitarian aid is ready to enter Gaza The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Oct 3, 2025 The ‘relentless years’: ABC has shaken off culture of fear created by external pressure, Hugh Marks tells supporters Managing director predicts broadcaster will be stronger in 50 years’ time. Plus: Private Media chief upsets business travellers all over the world
International Business Times · Sep 24, 2025 UN Humanitarian Chief Slams Impunity In Face Of Gaza 'Horror' UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher on Wednesday slammed impunity in the face of the "horror" unfolding in Gaza, calling on those with power to stop the "21st-century atrocity."
Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2025 McFly’s Tom Fletcher writes book about Pudsey Bear for BBC Children In Need Pudsey And The Thread Of Hope will be published on November 6.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 18, 2025 UN faces $500m budget cut and 20% job losses after big drop in US funding Core budget to fall to $3.2bn next year and initial minimum 3,000 job cuts expected amid streamlining process
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025 Now, more proof that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. How can western governments still refuse to act? The UN commission of inquiry’s report makes it almost impossible for Israel – and its allies – to maintain the narrative that criticism of it is part of an antisemitic plot, says author Steve Crawshaw
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025 Haitians yearn for home as gangs welcome them and police warn it's too dangerous A powerful gang coalition that ravaged several communities in Haiti's capital has abruptly announced it is safe for people to return
BANG Premier · Sep 15, 2025 Busted star James Bourne pulls out of Busted Vs McFly tour due to medical condition James Bourne is hoping to rejoin his bandmates "further down the line".
BANG Premier · Sep 1, 2025 Paloma Faith in unlikely spat with McFly after she brands them 'teen band' McFly have clapped back after Paloma Faith branded them a "teen band" with "fortysomething" fans.
The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025 Donald Trump could stop Gaza’s famine. Instead he’s following Biden’s lead A hunger-monitoring group has confirmed what we already knew about Palestinians’ suffering. The US has the power to end it
Radio France Internationale · Aug 22, 2025 UN declares famine in Gaza, first ever in the Middle East The United Nations on Friday officially declared a famine in Gaza, the first time it has done so in the Middle East, with experts warning 500,000 people face "catastrophic" hunger.
Euronews · Aug 22, 2025 Famine confirmed in part of Gaza for first time and expected to spread, IPC says The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) raised its classification to Phase 5, worst level on its food insecurity scale.